How to start with $1,500 small account

"I have $1500 and struggle with strategy."

If you're trading with less than $10,000–specifically if you're sitting at $1,500–you need to play the game differently.

The truth is, smaller accounts don't have the luxury of high-frequency trading or taking on a massive risk. Every trade matters, and strategy is everything.

Most traders with small accounts fails because they chase quick cash, or jump into risky setups – I know you be doing that.

If you're still building, swing trading and leap options are you best friend.

What you need to do if you have $1,500 (or a small account in general):

1. Avoid day trading

Day trading is a trap for small account. It's statistically proven that 90% of retail day traders fail. Instead, focus on swing trading strategies that give you time to be right.

2. Use a 60-90 expiration time

Pick options that expire 60-90 days out to avoid short-term noise. Give yourself some insurance.

Also look for Delta strikes between 38 to 25 to maximize the probability of moving in the money.

3. Trade LEAP options

LEAPS options are some of our favorite here inside TGE Max, because it reduces stress and allows the trade to develop.

Instead of starting out at 25 Delta, we start with 48 to 50 Delta, meaning for every dollar move, we're getting a bigger payout upfront.

We're not trying to double our money overnight. We're stacking predictable, compounding wins.

4. Paper trade first

For the love of god, please do not put real money on the line until you've tested a strategy for at least 2-3 months.

*Psst..you can find a strategy inside the classroom . It teaches you how to find undervalue or overvalued stocks based on EPS and expected move.

Paper trading will help you build confidence and avoid emotional decision-making.

Once you've been successful at that, go ahead and try out a small account of $1,500 to $2,000. The

goal is to be consistent and attempt to be profitable for 4 to 6 months. Even if that means 1% gain.

And just to prove it to you–one of my earliest TGE Max members started $1,780 and grew it to $25k in just 7months (IMG 1).

That's half of a median American salary, starting from almost nothing.

It's not impossible, but you have to meticulous about the trades you take. Strategy, patience, and execution matter more than anything.

Too many traders burn through their accounts chasing instant riches. But trading isn't about gambling–it's about risk management. You're a risk manager, not a risk taker. The goal is to grow your capital, not to get lucky.

Start small. Focus on discipline. Build experience. By the time you gather $10,000 of capital to trade with, you'll have the knowledge and execution skills to scale. And that's when trading really starts working in your favor.

What stage are you at with your trading right now?

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